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camarocruzer · 07-18-2014, 07:35 PM

Is there any way to "reverse" it and get it back to the original? I mean, us, ourselves at home type of thing??

Camarodave66 · 07-19-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pace

I was just about to buy a Z/28 and walked away because of this new damn key.

The S.O.B.'s waited till I signed, to tell me I couldn't take delivery that night because of the recall and would have to take a loaner car home. errr I was freaking bummed then the next day I got handed that abortion. I am still fricking pissed off!!!!

camarocruzer · 07-21-2014, 12:38 PM

If anyone hasn't yet figure out how to get your original key back, or convert the one (two) you have into the one switchblade the way god intended, let me know.

I successfully have put the switchblade back together.

djpelosi · 07-21-2014, 01:58 PM

Everyone...

You can buy a replacement key fob from ebay or other reputable online store that come with blank keys installed. You can then take it to a locksmith and have them cut it for you and you can program it yourself.

Low Saturn · 07-21-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by camarocruzer

If anyone hasn't yet figure out how to get your original key back, or convert the one (two) you have into the one switchblade the way god intended, let me know.

I successfully have put the switchblade back together.

See post #12 here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369302

He cut and ground the back end of the recall key to fit into the original fob.

Camarodave66 · 07-21-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by djpelosi

Everyone...

You can buy a replacement key fob from ebay or other reputable online store that come with blank keys installed. You can then take it to a locksmith and have them cut it for you and you can program it yourself.

Can any locksmith cut these keys. Don't they have to have the laser cut machine?

Rock-It Man · 07-21-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarodave66

The S.O.B.'s waited till I signed, to tell me I couldn't take delivery that night because of the recall and would have to take a loaner car home. errr I was freaking bummed then the next day I got handed that abortion. I am still fricking pissed off!!!!

And I would be too. It is utterly dishonest to sell a car and then withhold it. You should have been told up front of the recall.

Is GM listening????????

camarocruzer · 07-21-2014, 05:56 PM

It is crazy easy to fix, guys. I did it in 5 minutes.

Camarodave66 · 07-21-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

And I would be too. It is utterly dishonest to sell a car and then withhold it. You should have been told up front of the recall.

Is GM listening????????

Thanks I think soooooo! GM are you there?

camarocruzer · 07-21-2014, 08:04 PM

It is crazy easy to fix, guys. I did it in 5 minutes.

Rhyder · 07-21-2014, 08:18 PM

i tried reading through the thread but its really full of people making the same complaints over and over and over, which is no big deal as this is a forum, just alot of repetitive reading and I may of missed it posted before if so sorry but here goes...

Why didn't they just make switchblades with the offending button recessed so it couldn't be depressed if a knee hit it?

camarocruzer · 07-21-2014, 08:22 PM

No I think the issue was that the "stem" (the part that had the door unlock, etc on it) that the key was attached into protruded so far away from the steering column that if someone's knee went and hit it, that it COULD shut the car off while driving.

Like someone said, this was a voluntary recall, not a federally mandated one, so they were being cautious, overly cautious after all those deaths where they didn't do anything.

smokingcamaro · 07-21-2014, 08:37 PM

Is there a way to put the key back into the switch blade, I just bought a 2014 Camaro with the separate key. I love the car but hate the new key style is there a way to fix this?

Low Saturn · 07-21-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smokingcamaro

Is there a way to put the key back into the switch blade, I just bought a 2014 Camaro with the separate key. I love the car but hate the new key style is there a way to fix this?

See eight posts up.

Or buy a key blank off eBay or elsewhere online and have a locksmith cut the key. Then install it into your FOB.

07-21-2014, 12:38 PM	#227
camarocruzer Drives: White 2014 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: PA/NJ Posts: 429 View My Garage	If anyone hasn't yet figure out how to get your original key back, or convert the one (two) you have into the one switchblade the way god intended, let me know. I successfully have put the switchblade back together. __________________ 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS, L99 CAI by Cold Air Inductions, Inc with Strong MAF Sensor / Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust / SOLO Performance High Flow Catalytic Converters / SOLO J-Pipes / Vitesse Throttle Controller / Apex Catch Can / Vmax Ported Throttle Body / Range v8 AFM Disable Module by Range Technology / SLP Fade to Black Side Gill Decals / APEX Washer Replacement System and CAI Scoop / BMR Front and Rear Sway Bars / BMR Rear Trailing Arms / BMR Front End Links

07-21-2014, 01:58 PM	#228
djpelosi Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 774	Everyone... You can buy a replacement key fob from ebay or other reputable online store that come with blank keys installed. You can then take it to a locksmith and have them cut it for you and you can program it yourself. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 2" Stainless Power Longtube Headers 3" Full exhaust w/ Off-Road H-Pipe Bo White Ported Throttle Body Hurst Short Throw Shifter Best Time: 12.43 @ 114, 1.99 60' on stock wheels and stock tires Build Thread

07-21-2014, 05:56 PM	#232
camarocruzer Drives: White 2014 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: PA/NJ Posts: 429 View My Garage	It is crazy easy to fix, guys. I did it in 5 minutes. __________________ 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS, L99 CAI by Cold Air Inductions, Inc with Strong MAF Sensor / Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust / SOLO Performance High Flow Catalytic Converters / SOLO J-Pipes / Vitesse Throttle Controller / Apex Catch Can / Vmax Ported Throttle Body / Range v8 AFM Disable Module by Range Technology / SLP Fade to Black Side Gill Decals / APEX Washer Replacement System and CAI Scoop / BMR Front and Rear Sway Bars / BMR Rear Trailing Arms / BMR Front End Links

07-21-2014, 08:04 PM	#234
camarocruzer Drives: White 2014 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: PA/NJ Posts: 429 View My Garage	It is crazy easy to fix, guys. I did it in 5 minutes. __________________ 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS, L99 CAI by Cold Air Inductions, Inc with Strong MAF Sensor / Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust / SOLO Performance High Flow Catalytic Converters / SOLO J-Pipes / Vitesse Throttle Controller / Apex Catch Can / Vmax Ported Throttle Body / Range v8 AFM Disable Module by Range Technology / SLP Fade to Black Side Gill Decals / APEX Washer Replacement System and CAI Scoop / BMR Front and Rear Sway Bars / BMR Rear Trailing Arms / BMR Front End Links

07-21-2014, 08:22 PM	#236
camarocruzer Drives: White 2014 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: PA/NJ Posts: 429 View My Garage	GM Ignition Key Recall (See the new key here) No I think the issue was that the "stem" (the part that had the door unlock, etc on it) that the key was attached into protruded so far away from the steering column that if someone's knee went and hit it, that it COULD shut the car off while driving. Like someone said, this was a voluntary recall, not a federally mandated one, so they were being cautious, overly cautious after all those deaths where they didn't do anything. __________________ 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS, L99 CAI by Cold Air Inductions, Inc with Strong MAF Sensor / Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust / SOLO Performance High Flow Catalytic Converters / SOLO J-Pipes / Vitesse Throttle Controller / Apex Catch Can / Vmax Ported Throttle Body / Range v8 AFM Disable Module by Range Technology / SLP Fade to Black Side Gill Decals / APEX Washer Replacement System and CAI Scoop / BMR Front and Rear Sway Bars / BMR Rear Trailing Arms / BMR Front End Links Last edited by camarocruzer; 07-21-2014 at 08:23 PM. Reason: ...

07-18-2014, 07:35 PM	#225
camarocruzer Drives: White 2014 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: PA/NJ Posts: 429 View My Garage	Is there any way to "reverse" it and get it back to the original? I mean, us, ourselves at home type of thing??

07-21-2014, 08:18 PM	#235
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	i tried reading through the thread but its really full of people making the same complaints over and over and over, which is no big deal as this is a forum, just alot of repetitive reading and I may of missed it posted before if so sorry but here goes... Why didn't they just make switchblades with the offending button recessed so it couldn't be depressed if a knee hit it?

07-21-2014, 08:37 PM	#237
smokingcamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 394 View My Garage	Is there a way to put the key back into the switch blade, I just bought a 2014 Camaro with the separate key. I love the car but hate the new key style is there a way to fix this?